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Season 1 – Betas

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Four computer geeks have what they think is a brilliant idea -- a social networking app that, in the words of ringleader Trey, "introduces you to the people you should know," unlike other popular sites, that simply let you keep up with people you already know. They have the app working (which required hacking into the already popular social networking sites for personal data), but they need an angel -- someone to invest some cash in their dream. They target George Murcheson, an investor who has passed on the likes of Facebook, Foursquare and Pinterest. Unable to get an appointment with the man, they crash his party and demo their app, which his investment adviser proclaims a stalker's dream. Murcheson's money could make or break the guys' futures. Raunchy, and with a lot of emphasis on sex and drugs, this Amazon original is not for the younger crowd, but offers grown-ups a look inside the workings of Silicon Valley and the roller-coaster ride of the start-up.
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Critics Consensus

Betas' first season suffers from occasional unevenness, but nevertheless offers a timely techie narrative full of Millennial raunch and wit.

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Alison Willmore IndieWire 12/05/2013
It is, like Alphas, a solid show, one that actually shows more promise if also more of tendency to include thudding moments of "timeliness." Go to Full Review Erik Adams AV Club 12/02/2013
B-
With its Amazon Studios wing, the online retailer is attempting the very same feat as the protagonists of Betas: To bootstrap its way to success in a nascent field. Go to Full Review Neil Drumming Salon.com 11/25/2013
Betas is slick and well constructed with some funny moments and watchable people. Go to Full Review Rob Owen Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 05/15/2019
Of Amazon's two series, Betas feels fresher but also more niche. It helps to have some knowledge of Internet start-ups to understand all the techno-geek banter, though the show's heart is in its characters and their relationships. Go to Full Review Jessica Rawden CinemaBlend 05/15/2019
3/5
It's a charming comedy with plenty of unique characters (including a zany computer mogul played by Ed Begley, Jr.), and if fans give it a shot, it even has the potential to be very good. Go to Full Review Roth Cornet IGN Movies 05/15/2019
7.7/10
The crass sexual humor occasionally feels forced... and the techno-babble is often a bit awkwardly intertwined with pop-culture references. However, the characters are fleshed-out, diverse and engaging; and the created world is a fun place to visit. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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01/06/2017 Don't everyone get excited, Season 2 has been cancelled by Amazon. For the life of me I don't know why. This series is funny and poignant and the acting is great. I watched Silicon Valley last night and thought it was okay, but not as good as this show. Really disappointed with Amazon for cancelling on us. Hobbs for president! See more 12/17/2014 Betas pictures a true flavor of the silicon valley experience. Some of the lines are really solid. Very entertaining. See more 05/26/2014 great show, funny and you really feel like you know the characters See more 02/15/2014 Absolutely an addict now.. Betas is going to be the drama version of Big Bang Theory .. and Frankly... I Cannot Wait for the Algorithm of next season... in lamon.. F?©£ING AWSOME !!! See more 01/21/2014 Wishing the episode would just end already is not a good sign for one of Amazon's first original series. Horrible writing, terrible casting altogether proving that Amazon is no Netflix. See more 11/23/2013 The pilot was surprisingly promising. An underdog story, but the underdogs are app programmers in a world of it-geeks. So, there is no traditional juxtaposition of geeks versus jocks. I really want their app to succeed; that's all that matters at this point (that's a hook, which Alpha House lacks). There were story-lines tangential to the main one that I was much less interested in, but this is just a beginning. Hopefully, the show will find its focus and heart through the humor as it develops. See more Read all reviews
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Evan Endicott

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Josh Stoddard

Creator

Joe Dinicol

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Karan Soni

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Jon Daly

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Charlie Saxton

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Apr 19, 2013 Pilot Trey and his guys have an app, and a plan; now they need an investor before they can achieve fame and fortune in Silicon Valley. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 22, 2013 Kid Charlemagne After getting to know the level of competition inside The Murch's Accelerator, Trey defies Lisa by reaching out to a prominent tech blogger, hoping to generate press for BRB's beta launch. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 22, 2013 Waiting for a Girl Like You Nash's parents visit the guys and demand that Nash go on a blind date with a girl they've chosen for him; with an investment from Nash's parents at stake, Trey and Lisa must accompany Nash on his date. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 29, 2013 One on One Trey looks for clarity on his relationship with Lisa; Lisa tries to stand up to The Murch; Mitchell worries his wrestling league will be ruined. Details Episode 5 Aired Dec 6, 2013 Takin' It to the Streets When BRB is hacked after the beta launch, Trey and Hobbes get to know each other better as they search the city for their prime suspect; Mikki takes care of an anxious Mitchell. Details Episode 6 Aired Dec 13, 2013 Lowdown Trey realizes that BRB needs more female users to fulfill his vision; Nash urges Trey to focus on BRB's strengths; the team needs to figure out how to deal with Hobbes' increasingly volatile behavior. Details Episode 7 Aired Dec 20, 2013 Strange Magic With the team in disarray before Demo Day, Murch sends Trey and the boys to a team-building retreat in the woods. Once there, they quickly reject the retreat's itinerary and go rogue. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 27, 2013 Show & Tell When BRB receives a lukewarm response from investors at Demo Day, Trey and Nash must choose between conflicting courses of action in order to secure the future of their company; Nash and Mitchell are forced to evaluate their personal lives. Details Episode 9 Aired Jan 3, 2014 Steppin' Out A scandal puts the Murch on ice; Trey searches for new investors; Mikki's wayward mother makes an unexpected appearance, hoping to pick up right where they left off. Details Episode 10 Aired Jan 10, 2014 Blinded by the Light Trey arrives in Los Angeles; Mitchell accompanies Nash to Michael Lau's birthday party; Hobbes gets closer with Trevor's mom. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 17, 2014 This Is It Armed with insider information from Jordan, Trey must decide whether or not to sell BRB; Trey mends fences with Murch and seeks his advice after the rest of the team votes to take Casper's deal. Details

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Betas — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Andy Tennant, Jeff Melman, Alex Winter, Lev Spiro, Todd Strauss-Schulson, Michael Lehmann
Creator
Evan Endicott, Josh Stoddard
Executive Producer
Alan R. Cohen, Alan Freedland, Michael Lehmann, Michael London
Screenwriter
Ken Cheng, Aaron Hilliard, Alex Blagg, Matt Patterson, Evan Endicott, Josh Stoddard, Evan Endicott, Josh Stoddard
Network
Prime Video
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Apr 19, 2013